Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge System for the First Time.

Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.

Athletes are granted the right to challenge specific calls from the official, mirroring the practice already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.

This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.

This step arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.

Reviewable Decisions

Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:

• Whether a ball has double-bounced.
• If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
• Potential hindrance end of a rally.

Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can request.

Practical Application

An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.

The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."

The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.

Wider Implementation

This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.

Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.

Other Changes

A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.

Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.